Dipak K Dash

@dipakdashTOI

Sr Asst Editor with Times of India - cover Road Transport, Rlys, Shipping, Housing, UD, Food & Consumer Affairs. Speak & Write for Road Safety.

New Delhi, India

Joined August 2012

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Oct 19

Disturbing Nos...474 deaths on roads daily or one life in less tha 3 mins, But is it becoming Routine thing for us? My repot in @timesofindia on rising road deaths. Over 1/3rd of these are in just 5 states timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/474-live… Download the TOI app now: timesofindia.onelink.me/mjFd/toisupers…

dipakdashTOI's tweet card. India News: In 2023, road crashes in India claimed nearly 1.73 lakh lives and left 4.63 lakh injured, marking a record high. Two-wheeler riders, particularly thos

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 6

Who should be FINED for keeping an Ambulance on wait and not Allowing it for a VIP movement at Tilak Marg Crossing... The VIP or @dtptraffic? MV Act provides for Rs 10,000 fine. Where is the end to VIP culture? @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @MORTHIndia @LtGovDelhi @dtptraffic @DelhiPolice

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 26

Ease of living & Ease of choosing for consumers? @jagograhakjago has floated an idea for E-commrce firms to add a Filter on "Country of Origin" for products offered on their platforms. I and @asmita1193_dey write in today's @timesofindia

dipakdashTOI's tweet image. Ease of living &amp; Ease of choosing for consumers? @jagograhakjago has floated an idea for E-commrce firms to add a Filter on "Country of Origin" for products offered on their platforms. I and @asmita1193_dey write in today's @timesofindia

Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 26

Amid the ongoing high voltage resignation of former VP @Jagdeepdhankad and motions to remove Justice Varma of Allahabad HC, shering here my two reports in @timesofindia 1) Was motion in RS Submitted or Admitted (July 23 Wednesday) 2) Motion in RS only submitted, not admitted

dipakdashTOI's tweet image. Amid the ongoing high voltage resignation of former VP @Jagdeepdhankad and motions to remove Justice Varma of Allahabad HC, shering here my two reports in @timesofindia
1) Was motion in RS Submitted or Admitted (July 23 Wednesday)
2) Motion in RS only submitted, not admitted

Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 22

Believe it or NOT. What's sanctity of Govt Data? 125 Police Districts record all Road Deaths due to Negligence as Hit & Run as per @NCRBHQ 2022 report, which even former cops feel as "flawed"; include 50% of police districts in UP. My report in @timesofindia @HMOIndia @MORTHIndia

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What's sanctity of Govt Data? 125 Police Districts record all Road Deaths due to Negligence as Hit &amp; Run as per @NCRBHQ 2022 report, which even former cops feel as "flawed"; include 50% of police districts in UP. My report in @timesofindia @HMOIndia @MORTHIndia

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 22

Resignations from Constitutional posts has Never been so SMOOTH... Earlier Two Election Commissioners resigned and now a VP... #Resignation

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 21

Times changes & Changes Fast. That's the only truth #dhankhar

DDipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 21

Fast Development... VP official handle has no VP pic... On Jul 10, he had said, "I will retire at right time, Aug 2017, subject to divine intervention". An official @PIB_India release earlier in day said Jagdeep Dhankhar as VP was to visit Rajasthan on Wednesday.

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 21

dipakdashTOI's tweet image. Fast Development... VP official handle has no VP pic... On Jul 10, he had said, "I will retire at right time, Aug 2017, subject to divine intervention". An official @PIB_India release earlier in day said Jagdeep Dhankhar as VP was to visit Rajasthan on Wednesday.

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 20

Major changes proposed in MV Act. @MORTHIndia proposes Doubling penalty on Drivers & Vehicle Owners for traffic/ transport rule violation when children are onboard. Others include Negative points against DLs & Higher Insurance Premium for violations etc. I write in @timesofindia

dipakdashTOI's tweet image. Major changes proposed in MV Act. @MORTHIndia proposes Doubling penalty on Drivers &amp; Vehicle Owners for traffic/ transport rule violation when children are onboard. Others include Negative points against DLs &amp; Higher Insurance Premium for violations etc. I write in @timesofindia

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 19

Govt expedites preparation for setting E27 target. @IndianStandards starts deliberations on E27 fuel standard; @MORTHIndia directs @araiindia to start research on engine. My report in @timesofindia Govt likely to increase ethanol blending in petrol to 27% timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/governme…

dipakdashTOI's tweet card. India News: NEW DELHI: After achieving 20% ethanol blending in petrol, the govt is likely to increase the target to 27% — and call the new blended-fuel E27.The Bu.

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 19

As cyber attacks become a major threat.... Every city must have chief information security officer, says home secretary My report in @timesofindia timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/every-ci…

dipakdashTOI's tweet card. India News: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan emphasized the necessity for every city to appoint a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to safeguard data and

Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 17

Coming soon: No NOC for RC, insurance renewal without paying toll dues My report in @timesofindia on the proposed change in MV Rules as govt goes for more barrier-less tolling. Delhi-Meerut Expressway is one such highway. @MORTHIndia @NHAI_Official timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/coming-s…

dipakdashTOI's tweet card. India News: NEW DELHI: Those with pending toll dues for use of National Highways (NHs) will soon not be able to get a no-objection certificate (NOC) for renewal o.

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 16

Cabinet is likely to approve PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana for 100 low-productivity districts. This was announced in Budget @timesofindia

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 15

Toll on Highways, which is a User Charge, must be linked to Service Level & Facilities. @MORTHIndia proposes 50% reduction in toll on "2-lane with paved shoulders stretches" during their expansion to 4-lane NHs. Ball in @FinMinIndia court for approval. My report in @timesofindia

dipakdashTOI's tweet image. Toll on Highways, which is a User Charge, must be linked to Service Level &amp; Facilities. @MORTHIndia proposes 50% reduction in toll on "2-lane with paved shoulders stretches" during their expansion to 4-lane NHs. Ball in @FinMinIndia court for approval. My report in @timesofindia

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 12

From Yesterday's @timesofindia print edition

DDipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 12

Ring Roads & Bypasses must NOT become next Congestion Point. @MORTHIndia proposes RIGHT norms in its upcoming policy. My report in @timesofindia on : Road ministry for no construction along 15 m on either side of Centre-built Ring roads/bypasses timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/road-min…

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 12

dipakdashTOI's tweet card. India News: NEW DELHI: No construction will be allowed along 15 metres on either side of greenfield and access-controlled bypasses and Ring Roads to be built by U.

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 11

A Bypass for Khurda, Bhubaneswar & Cuttack that will cut down travel time by 40 mins... My report in @timesofindia on the Union Cabinet likely to approve the 110-km new greenfield link in #Odisha #Bhubaneswar.... timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-s…

dipakdashTOI's tweet card. India News: Odisha is poised to receive a significant infrastructure boost with a Rs 8,300 crore, 110-km six-lane Greenfield Capital Region Ring Road project. Thi

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Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 8

India Plans its own Battery Pasport as govt focuses on safety, quality & export of EVs.... My report in @timesofindia

dipakdashTOI's tweet image. India Plans its own Battery Pasport as govt focuses on safety, quality &amp; export of EVs.... My report in @timesofindia

Dipak K Dash@dipakdashTOI · Jul 6

A menace on Expressways that need Quick Fix & Nothing except Enforcement by Traffic Police can put an end to this unsafe trend.... @nitin_gadkari asks police to enforce law... My report in @timesofindia

dipakdashTOI's tweet image. A menace on Expressways that need Quick Fix &amp; Nothing except Enforcement by Traffic Police can put an end to this unsafe trend.... @nitin_gadkari asks police to enforce law... My report in @timesofindia

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